🎄 Scales and Ladders: The Piano Game That Makes Scale Practice Fun Again

If you’ve ever run a scale challenge in your studio, you know the drill.

Students work hard and race toward their goals — learning, laughing, and collecting prizes along the way.

And then… reality hits.

A few weeks later, C Major sounds like it’s never been played before. 😅

That’s when I realized: my students needed a fun, ongoing way to keep scales fresh — long after our studio-wide challenge was over.

So when my team member Kennedy O’Daniel designed a Christmas-themed game that turns scale review into a musical adventure, I knew teachers everywhere would love it.

It’s called 🎹 Scales and Ladders 🎹, and it’s as festive as it is effective.

🎲 What Is “Scales and Ladders”?

Inspired by the classic Chutes and Ladders board game, this printable resource helps students explore and review piano scales in a joyful, interactive way.

Players move around the colorful board, landing on musical surprises:
🎶 Play a scale to climb a ladder.
🎶 Answer a music question to move forward.
🎶 Land on a “slippery” scale? Uh-oh — slide back down!

It’s lighthearted fun with serious musical benefits — helping students listen, play, sing, and think about scales in a fresh way.

💡 Why Piano Teachers Love It

Scales and Ladders isn’t just another worksheet or drill — it’s a game that gets students away from the bench while still reinforcing real skills.

Teachers are using it for:
✨ Group lessons — perfect for holiday parties or end-of-semester review days
✨ Private lessons — a five-minute warm-up game that sparks laughter
✨ Ear training & technique review — each turn can include listening, singing, or playing challenges

And because it’s studio licensed, you can print and use it with all your students, year after year.

🎅 Designed for Every Studio

Whether your students are beginners learning their first few scales or advanced players reviewing all 12 major keys, Scales and Ladders adapts beautifully.

Each student can play at their own level — one plays simple pentascales while another conquers full octaves.
No one gets left out, and everyone leaves with a smile.

💬 Meet the Creator: Kennedy O’Daniel

Kennedy is a passionate, creative piano teacher who believes learning should always feel joyful. Her lessons are full of laughter, movement, and discovery — and Scales and Ladders captures that spirit perfectly.

Her goal was to create something that teachers could use right now to keep scale practice engaging, especially during the busy holiday season.

Mission accomplished. 🎉

🛒 Ready to Play?

Scales and Ladders is available now as a digital download —
and it’s on sale through Monday at midnight for just $9.99!

🎄 Bring holiday cheer (and better scale skills) to your studio:
👉 Shop for this adorable holiday piano game by clicking the button below ⬇️